2025 Miss Boone County Contestants
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Contestant #1 - Sarah Kouns
Sarah is a passionate mentor, educator-in-training, and 10-year 4-H member whose heart for service shines through her faith, leadership, and community work. Driven by a calling to uplift others, she brings warmth, dedication, and a servant’s heart to everything she does.
Sponsor: Merri Mixers Extension Homemakers Club
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Contestant #2 - Alexis Akin
Lexie is a creative and compassionate leader whose love for fashion, mentorship, and 4-H excellence shines through both her studies and service. With a flair for design and a heart for helping others, she blends artistry and empathy in every role she takes on.
Sponsor: Scott and Sarah Akin
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Contestant #3 - Josslyn Massey
Josslyn is a dedicated 10-year 4-H member whose creativity and curiosity have led her from quilting and fashion to marksmanship and forensics. With a strong sense of leadership and a passion for learning, she’s driven to make a meaningful impact through every project she takes on.
Sponsor: Eagle Flying Eagles 4-H Club
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Contestant #4 - Madelyn Sharp
Maddie is a dedicated 4-H and FFA member whose deep agricultural roots and resilient spirit shine through every challenge she faces. With a heart for teaching and a gift for honest storytelling, she brings strength, sincerity, and grit to all she does.
Sponsor; Knopp Construction
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Contestant #5 - Adelaide Jones
Addie is a tenacious future physician and 10-year 4-H member whose heart for service is matched only by her drive to lead and inspire. With deep Boone County roots, a love for mentoring youth, and a passion for pediatric care, she’s committed to making a lasting impact both locally and beyond.
Sponsor: Lawson’s Swim Lessons
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Contestant #6 - Margaret Ireland
Maggie is a ten-year 4-H member and future agricultural educator whose journey spans three states and countless moments of growth in FFA, dairy science, and student leadership. Passionate about people and grounded in service, she brings enthusiasm, resilience, and a love for the ag community to every role she takes on.
Sponsor: Freshly Dairy LLC
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Contestant #7 - Bostyn Leffler
Bostyn is a dedicated animal science major and 10-year 4-H member whose leadership spans from hockey rinks to therapeutic riding arenas. With a passion for animal care and a heart for helping others, she brings drive, compassion, and versatility to every challenge she takes on.
Sponsor: The Bluto Family
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Contestant #8 - Maddison McQuern
Maddie is a proud 10-year 4-H member whose passion for swine projects runs deep—rooted in childhood memories and years of hard work in the show ring. With grit, heart, and a love for community (and 7brew!), she embodies the spirit of perseverance and pride that defines a true stock show competitor.
Sponsor: Boone County Pork Producers
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Contestant #9 - Ella Shepherd
Ella is a dedicated 10-year 4-H member and Purdue Health and Human Sciences student with a passion for mentoring and youth development. With experience as a class officer, ambassador, and team leader, she brings poise, compassion, and a strong leadership presence to everything she does.
Sponsor: Jess Face It